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Since February 6, 2012, I have experienced excruciating pain intermittently. The pain occurs just below my navel after exercise (other than walking) or after sitting at work for more than 4 hours. A day or two later, I also experience pain in the center and right portion of my groin, a sore right testicle, and pain in the crease between my right testicle and right leg. The left side of my groin and left testicle do not display any pain. Bed rest and cold packs for 4-5 days alleviate the pain, but it flares up again when I return to work. I have two jobs, one an office job and the other teaching at a gym, but I haven't been able to do either for the past month and a half due to the pain. The pain is less bearable only if I lay down or stand up. My doctor performed a CT scan without contrast, which showed a herniated disc (L5/S1) and small kidney stones, but these were not thought to be causing the pain. An MRI of my back confirmed the herniated disc, but my doctor doesn't believe it could be causing my abdominal and groin pain. I haven't had any back pain. An ultrasound showed an enlarged prostate, but I haven't had any major issues with urination, except for occasional burning. Ejaculation is painful. A second CT scan with contrast showed a benign cyst on my kidney and a bone spur on my pelvis. My doctor has ordered an MRI of my pelvis and abdomen and made appointments with a urologist and gastroenterologist. Gallbladder, aorta, and appendix all appear fine on MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound. My doctor put me on antibiotics for acute prostatitis, but that did not help, and urine tests have not shown any sign of infection. I am considering interstitial cystitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (chronic prostatitis) or a sports hernia, but I am unsure, and my doctor doesn't know what is wrong with me. Any suggestions?
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